Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 17,408, Thomas Farnham, Conn. Continental

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Conn.
Farnham Thomas
S 17,408
Continental
Carded
CONTENTS

17. 630 —
Connecticut
Thomas Harnham Hampton in the State of Conn who was a Serjt in the Conn commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt commanded by Col Webb in the Conn & Continental line for 2 years
Dropped from Roll
Inscribed on the Roll of Conn at the rate of 120 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 day of Sept 1833 and sent - Perisown Hampton, Ct -
Arrears to the 4th of March 37 $ 240 - Semi-ant. allowance ending Sep 4 33. 60 -
$300 -
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by E D Bullock Clerk,
Book C Vol. 3 - Page 13 -

Paid to the Treasury under the Acts April 6 th 1838 and Aug 2 nd 1842 from 4 th March to the 2 nd March 1840. Ag st note filed Oct 18 th 1842.

Thomas Farnham's Petition.

Jabez Clarke, Esq.; Judge, Windham Woodstock , Windham County, Connecticut..
Thomas Farnham, Serjeant, Connecticut line; Revolutionary claim.
found on the rolls. —
Admitted
For testimony relative to the applicant's reduced circumstances, &c - see endorsement in the case of Abel Franklin.

To the Hon Jabez Clark Esqr Judge of the Court of Common Pleas within & for the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut The petition of Thos Farnham of Hampton - in the County of Windham and district of Conne- -ticut - respectfully sheweth, that that he - served as a soldier in the army of the United States from the begining of the Revolutionary war to the end of sd war. that while a sargiant in the 2nd Connecticut Regiment in the service of the United States in an engagement with the enemy at White Marsh on the 7 th of December 1777 received a wound in his arm by a musket ball, that he continued to serve in sd Army during sd War. That by reason of his reduced circumstan- ces in life, he stands in need of the assistance of his Country for support & prays that he may relinquish his pension for being disabled in the service aforesaid. If have his name entered, & have the benefit of an act of Congress passed the 18 th of March 1818 Entitled an act to provide, for certain persons, engaged, in the land & Naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary, War. And he as in duty bound will pray. Voted at Brooklyn the 9 th day of April AD 1818. Thos Farnham
State of Connecticut for County of Windham Brooklyn April 9 th 1818. Then Thomas Farnham of Hampton in the County of Windham in the district of Connecticut personally appeared before me Jabez Clark Esqr

Judge of the Court of Common Pleas within & for the County of Windham aforesaid. And subscribed the following Affidavit in my presence, I made oath to the same, viz I  Thomas Farnham of Hampton in sd County of Windham. Do swear, That in the beginning of the revolutionary war , I entered the service of the States United, I enlisted into a Company Commanded by Capt Ebenezer Morley, in a Regiment Commanded by Colo Israel Pulnam  Putnam wch Col Putnam in the spring of the year 1775 I served in sd Company seven months, that at the end of sd term I enlisted into a Company Commanded by Capt Newbridge in Colo Jedediah Huntington's Regiment I served one year in sd Company. That in the spring of 1777 I enlisted into Capt Parkers Company, in Colo Charles Webbs Regiment for three years I served during sd term in the Connecticut line of the revolutionary army of the United States I served the sd term that on the 7 th day of December 1777 I received a wound in my right arm from a musket ball in an engagement with the enemy by which I was so disabled that I was put upon the pension list at three dollars per month at the close of war. That after sd three years service was out I enlisted into a Company Commanded by Capt Benjamin Durbree in which

Company, Issued until the end of the war I did Orderly sergeants duty in said Company That I have recd a Pension, until this time from the United States as aforesaid, which Pension I have this day relinquished That I have never recd or have not any discharge in existence, that by reason of my reduced circumstances in size & stand in need of assistance from my Country for support & further say not
Thos Farnham
Sworn the 8 th Day of April AD 1813
Before me Jacob Clarke Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for Windham County
I Saml. Perkins Esq. of Windham in Windham County, do Certify that he is acquainted with Thomas Farnham & his circumstances, and believe him to be
Sworn before me the Subscribed the 9 th Day of May AD 1813 - Attest Jacob Clarke
Samuel Perkins
I Jacob Clarke Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Windham, in the State of Connecticut, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Thomas Farnham did serve in the Revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding Declaration, and affidavit against the common enemy And I now transmit the Proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War pursuant to the Directions of the above mentioned Act of Congress. Attest Jacob Clarke
I Samuel Gray Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in & for the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut - do Certify that Jacob Clarke Esq. a Judge of Court, that the foregoing Signature is his own hand writing - that the Seal annexed is the Seal of said Court - In Testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my Name in Windham this 14 Day of May 1813 Saml Gray

I Jabez Clarke do now further certify, that I am fully satisfied that Thomas Farnham the applicant, is in reduced circumstances and knows that he is very poor, & needs assistance from his country for support — And I do certify that James Stephens Esq. Judson Huntington, Reuben Sharp, David Spencer, the Representants in this case, are men of good moral character, and full faith & credit ought to be given to their testimony. Attest Jabez Clarke

District of Connecticut, ss.
At a Special Court of Common Pleas, holden at
Windham within
ON this 28th day of June A.D. 1820, personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record for the County aforesaid, [Having the power of fine and imprisonment,]
Thomas Farnham of Hampton in said County
aged Sixtyfive years, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath declare, that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows, viz : That he enlisted for the term of One year - or about the months of May 4, 1776 in company commanded by Capt. Farnham and Lieut. Col. S. H. S. ... in the year 1777 - in the State of Connecticut
in the company commanded by Captain Parker in the regiment commanded by Colonel Charles Webb in the line of the State of Connecticut on the Continental establishment :
that he continued to serve in the said corps until the same term of three years expired
when he was discharged from the said service but where I do not recollect
in the State of
I am a Farmer by occupation but unable to labor but very little in consequence of a wound I received in my right arm in the Revolutionary war by a ball, lodging in the same remaining there so long as it must to deprive me of the use of my hand - I have a wife named Abby aged 45 years who enjoys tolerable health - also five children who reside with my family viz Elisha aged 14, Catherine aged 11 - Deborah aged 9 - Dolly aged 7 - Thomas aged 5 all healthy as children give all their wit. Dolly A. who is very feeble. I am a Revolutionary Pensioner I made application the 9th day of April 1818. No. of Certificate 4,764 The debts I owe are contained in a schedule hereto annexed & are beside due from me
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18th day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen ; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled, "an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary war," engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary war," passed on the 18th day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen ; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts, or debts due to me ; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
Thomas Farnham
   Schedule of the Whole estate & income of Thomas Farnham taken June 23rd 1821     1 Table 1.00 - 5 Old chests - 2.09 - 2 Small looking glasses - 50 - 1 Table 1.00 - 1 Beerkeg 2.50 $4.50   6 Old chains 1.00 - 5 Windsor chairs 3.00 - 2 band Stools 1.00 3.59   1 Old loom quill Wheel & Swifts 2.00 - Shovel & Hoes 75 - 5.00   And hoes 2.00 - 1 Iron Pot - 50 - 2 Pails 34 - 2.75   1 Tea Kettle 40 - 1 Old Small Bra's Kettle 1.50 2.84   1.90   Amount Carried over   $ 20.58  

Amount Brought over
$20.58
breaking & glass ware 1.25 - 8 Pecker plates 1.00 - 2.25 2 Small Pecker Plates - 60 - 1 Pecker Scapet 35 - .95 1 Jug 3.00 - 1 Axe - 1.00 - 1 Linen Wheel - 1.00 - 5.00 1 Large Wheel 1.00 - 1 Hoe 50 - Sundry Carpenter's tools 4.00 } 5.50
Thos Samheim $ 34.23
I am indebted to the following annexed persons
W.L. - Mosley & Clark - $50.00 Samuel J. Mosley 55.00 $ 105.00
Thos Samheim
Thos Samheim 4764 4 Dec 1812

Amount Brought over
820.88 1 bushel of glass ware 1.25 - 8 plates - plates 1.00 - 2.25 2 small plates - plates 60 - 2 plates - plates 30 - .90 1 large 3.00 - 1 Axe - 1.00 - 1 linen wheel - 1.00 - 5.00 1 large wheel 1.00 - 1 hoe - 1.00 - sundry carpenters tools 4.00 5.50
$ 34.23 Thos. Farnham
I am indebted to the following carried persons
412 - Mrs. Mary Clark - 550.00 Samuel S. Morley - 55.00 $ 105.00
Thos. Farnham
Thomas Farnham
40
Contained 4764
4 Dec 1818

Sworn to and declared on the 28 th day of June A. D. 1820, before the Court of Common Pleas, for the County of Windham, in the district of Connecticut.
Attest.
David L. Bolles Clerk.
I, David L. Bolles Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Windham, in the State of Connecticut, do hereby certify that the foregoing declaration and the Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the records of the said Court; and I do further certify, that it is the opin- ion of the said Court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule, is thirty four Dollars, and 23 Cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said Court, on this 3 rd day of July 1820.
David L. Bolles Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for Windham County.

Thomas Frankland Esq. (Dishley Pension)

Thomas Farnham's Relinquishment 
April 9 th 1818 —
Whereas by the Laws of Congress there has heretofore been granted & allowed, unto Thomas Farnham of Hampton in the County of Windham & State of Connecticut a pension of three dollars per month, & I have had an addition since making about five dollars, six dollars per month — for & on account of a wound rec d in his arm — in an engagement with the enemy at White Marsh On the 7 th of December 1777/which he hath ever since enjoyed to the great relief of his necessities Now therefore in consideration of a Law passed the 18 th day of March 1818 by the Congress of the United States of America — I Thomas Farnham of Hampton aforesaid do by these presents renise release quit claim & forever, relinquish & Pension, unto the said United States, so that I will not hereafter have any right or claim in or unto said Pension or any benefit therefrom.
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 9 th day of April 1818
signed sealed & delivered Thos Farnham
in presence of — John Parish Nathl Clarke

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Thomas Farnham a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. S.F. 17408.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Spring, 1775. 7 mos. ✓ Ebenezer Moseley Israel Putnam Conn.   Immediately after 1 yr. ✓ Irumbidges Jedediah Huntington   May, 1777. 3 yrs. Sergt. Parker Charles Webb   Immediately after to end of war Ord. Sgt. Benjamin Darrow ✓  
Battles Engaged in, battle of white marsh in which he recd. musket ball in right arm Residence of soldier at enlistment, not stated Date of application for pension, Apr. 9, 1818. His cl. was al Residence at date of application, Hampton, Windham Co. Conn. Age at date of application, 63 yrs.
Remarks: In 1820, he referred to his wife, Nabby, 45- yrs old and children: Elisha 14, Catherine 11, Zelinda 9, Dolly A. 7 and Thomas A, 5 yrs. of age. Soldier died Mar. 24, 1840.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

17428 INVALID.
File No. 17428
Thomas Hareham
Sergt New War
Act: June 7 th 39
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 122
[Arrangement of 1870.]

March 12, 1914. History to Mrs. R. E. Fontaine L.M.
1921, Mar. 18 Hist. to Miss Eleanor D. Gibson, Eu

4764 Connecticut.
Thomas Harnham Sergeant Connecticut Line 4
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War. + Continental
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 9 th of April 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 4 of Dec r 1818 and sent to Jabez Clark Esq r Judge of Windham Co.
Arrears to 4th of semi-ann. all'ce ending
$15.57
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
War I. L. Am t as a Rev d pen n 38.93 Am t as an In: pen n 23.36 Difference to 4 Sep r 1818 } $15.57 seen In: { Rev d pen n }

Continued on the Roll under the law of the 1 st May 1820. Notifica- tion sent to David Dobles Esq. 10 July 1820
W. Windham
Consent
bet

Payable semi-annually---the first pay- ment on this certificate will be made on the 4th of March next, at the Branch Bank U.S. Middletown.
Thomas Farnham
Recorded

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I CERTIFY That, in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 18th of March, 1818,—
Thomas Farnham — late a Sergeant in the Army of the Revolution, is inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the Connecticut — Agency, at the rate of Eight — dollars per month, to commence on the ninth — day of April — one thousand eight hundred and eighteen.
GIVEN at the War Office of the United States, this fourth — day of De- ember  one thousand eight hundred and Eighteen .
J. C. Calhoun
Secretary of War.

To the Hon. Lewis Cass Secretary of the War Department of the United States
I Thomas Farnham of the town of Hampton, in the County of Windham, and State of Connecticut, a pensioner of the United States, for and on account of services rendered during the war of the Revolution, do now, on oath state, and solemnly declare, that under the law of Congress, of the 18 th of March 1818, I made application to the said war department , for a pension, and thereupon did prove to the said department, that I had served in the Army of the Revolution, as a Sergeant the period mentioned in said act, and that in other respects my situation and circumstances brought me within the provisions of said act, of all which facts ample evidence was produced, and the same is now on file, in the said War Department, to which I do now refer.
And I do further state, on oath, that afterwards, I did receive a pension certificate , dated December 4 th . 1818, signed by J. C. Calhoun Secretary of War, showing that my name was inscribed on the pension list, Roll of the Connecticut Agency at the rate of Eight Dollars per month.

I do further state, on oath, that I did serve as a Sergeant in Capt. Parkers Company, in Col. Col. Webb's Regiment, of the continental Army, the period of thirty six months as stated in my aforesaid declaration, on file as aforesaid; and that by virtue of the law of Congress, of the 7th. of June 1832, I am justly entitled to an augmentation of my said pension over and above eight dollars per month, to the sum of ten dollars per month, during my natural life, which is the sum allowed to Sergeants who served as aforesaid, And for that purpose and that alone, I do by these presents surrender my former pension certificate , and pray that a new one be issued, upon the facts aforesaid for the said Eight dollars per month with the augmented sum, allowed to those who performed Sergeants duty, added thereto, making in all, the said sum of ten dollars per month, during my natural life.
Dated at Hampton, this - - 8 th day of July 1833.
Thos. Farnham

State of Connecticut, Windham County ss. Hampton July 10 th 1833. Then personally appeared Thomas Farnham, signer of the foregoing Application for a new pension certificate, and before me made solemn oath, to the facts therein stated, and I do further certify that I am well acquainted with the said Thomas Farnham, and do say that he is entirely credible and his statement is entitled to credit.
Attest Charles Moulton Justice of the Peace
I Ammi Bolles Clerk of the County Court, within and for the County of Windham certify and make known that the above named Charles Moulton Esquire on the day of the date of the above certificate, was and now is a Justice of the Peace for said County, duly authorized to administer Oaths, and that his signature affixed to said certificate is genuine.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, this 10 th day of July 1833.
Ammi Bolles Clerk

We the Subscribers Do Depose Testify and say, that we are acquainted with Thomas Farnham, an applicant for a Pension under the Act of Congress of the 18 th of March 1818, and know that he is very poor, is reduced in his circumstances, and stands in need of the Assistance of his Country for his support.
November 12 th 1818
Gordon Huntington Reuben Sharp
David Spencer
Windham Nov r 12 th AD 1818 Then Reuben Sharp, David Spencer and Gordon Huntington the signers of the above Deposition personally appeared before me Iabez Clarke Esq r Justice of the Peace for the County of Windham, and made solemn Oath to the Truth of the facts stated in the foregoing Deposition by them submitted. — And I do further testify that the Deponents are all known to me, to be men of good character for truth, and full faith and credit ought to be given to their Testimony.
Attest Iabez Clarke
I Samuel Gray Clerk of the County Court in & for the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut, do hereby certify that Iabez Clarke Esq r before whom the above Affidavit was made enrolled as one of the Justices of the Peace in & for said Windham County and full faith & credit ought to be given to his acts as such — that the above Signature is his hand writing. In Testimony Whereof I
have subscribed my Name & Affixed the Public Seal of said Court this 14 th Day of November AD 1818
Sam Gray

Sept 126
adp. found roll
Claim
Hampton Co
J. L. Coombs Esq. Bonds of Pensions Washington

J. L. Edwards Esq. Comt. of Pensions Washington.
Sept 126 adp. found roll Blain + Hampton

Sir:
The enclosed application for a new certificate to augment the pension of Thomas Farnham, is now sent you, and the certificate when made out may be sent to "Thomas Farnham, Hampton Ct." He has drawn on his present certificate up to March 4. 1833.
Yours & D. Andrew T. Mason
July 4

I Thomas Clark of Hampton in the County of Windham of lawful age testify & say that Thomas Farnham of S t . Hampton is indebted to the Firm of Mosely & Clark of which I am a partner the sum of fifty dollars on book to balance book accounts - & further the deponent saith not - Dated at Hampton the 26 th June 1890 - Thos. Clark
I Sam l . P. Mosely of Hampton in the County of Windham of lawful age testify & say that Thos Farnham of S t . Hampton is indebted to me on note in the sum of fifty five dollars on note & further the deponent saith not - Dated at Hamp- ton the 26 th June 1890 - Sam l . P. Mosely

Windsor County of Hampton June 20 th 1828 Personally appeared the within named Deponents viz ( Thomas Clark Sam l S. Mosely ) & made solemn oath that the facts contained in the several depositions written by them subscribed are true Before me
Joseph Prentis Justice of Peace
I also certify the above named Gentlemen are men of truth & full credit may be given to their testimony Joseph Prentis Justice of Peace
David C. Bolles Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within & for the County of Windsor in the State of Connecticut do certify that Joseph Prentis Esquire before whom the foregoing Affi- davits were made is duly enrolled as a Justice of the Peace within & for the County of Windsor, that the above signature is in his hand writing & full faith & credit ought to be given to his acts in such — In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed the Publick Seal of said Court this 3 rd day of July Anno Domini 1828 at Windsor aforesaid David C. Bolles

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
October 8 1842.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An Act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," and the 3d section of the Act of August 23, 1842, extending the time within which pensioners may receive their pensions from the pension agents, the widow of Thomas Farnham, a Pensioner on the Roll of the Hartford Agency, at the rate of One hundred & twenty Dollars and _____ Cents per annum, under the law of the 7th of June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 1st of March to the 24th March 1840.
Respectfully, yours,
Comptroller.
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, Present.

Sept 21 1844
Sept 18
M m Flaubert Sec. War Dept
17630-32
7834
Genl. G. C. of Pensions Washington D.C.
Aug d on Maj. Hill Sept 21: 1844

Sept 21. 1844
1844
Miss G. Lamborn
See what act
17630-32
1844
Miss G. Lamborn of Washington D.C.
Aug 21. 1844 Sept 21. 1844

J. S. Edwards Esq.
Brooklyn Ct.
Sept. 18. 1844
Commissioners of Pensions
Sir
Mrs. Frankham of this place writes me so. saying if she is not entitled to a Pension under the acts that have been passed this year, granting Pensions &c.
She is the Widow of Thomas Frankham who drew a Pension under the act of June 7th. 1832. and died on the 24th day of March 1840.
Not knowing the laws & instructions relative to these things I am unable to decide or advise. Don't trouble you with these enquiries.
Yours Respectfully
Chas. D. Dute

RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
————— ♦ ♦ ♦ ————— Briefed by ACM. Claim No. Oct. 5/09 Certificate No. Sur. File 17408 Claimant Thomas Farnham Soldier Rev. War. Service _____ Additional Service _____ _____ No. _____ claim, State records _____, 190_____ No claim, combination records _____, 190_____
REMARKS:
No old war wid. or rej. claim as above; no. inv. claim except as above. _____

Conneaut, Ohio. Mar. 2, 1914.
Pension Office, Interior Dept., Washington, D. C.
Sir, — Will you kindly furnish me with a record of the service, during the Revolutionary War, of my great-grand- father, Thomas Farnham? He was born in Windham County, Connecticut, November 18th, 1754; enlisted in the Continental Army some time prior to June 4, 1776; was stationed in New York City in a company in Col. Hutchinson's regiment

during the early summer of 1776. He was wounded Dec. 7, 1777 in the arm; the ball was taken out August 23, 1781. Some time later he was confined in the prison ships in New York harbor. His pension was increased from eight to ten dollars per month some time prior to Dec. 2, 1833. He died March 24, 1840.
I desire as complete a record as possible with the reference to page and volume where such record is to be found.
Thanking you in advance, I am,
Respectfully,
(Mrs.) S. E. Fontaine

P.S. During the latter years of his life he lived in Hampton, Conn.

Per Supt
Ogden, Utah, February 7, 1921.
Pension Office, The War Department, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:-
Recently I made application for membership in the Golden Spike Chapter of the "Daughters of the American Republic" and am writing you for information concerning Thomas Farnham. He was born in Connecticut, November 18, 1754: he was married to Abigail Durkee on December 24, 1797; he died March 24, 1840. He was wounded in the Revolutionary War December 7, 1777, and the ball was removed from his arm August 25, 1781; he was also a prisoner in New York Harbour.
Any information you can furnish me in this matter will be greatly appreciated.
Yours very truly,
Eleanor D. Gibson.
(Miss) Eleanor D. Gibson, 7504 Plaza Apartments, Ogden, Utah.